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A Fourth Tornado Caused Damage in DFW

A Fourth Tornado Caused Damage in DFW

THE COLONY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The National Weather Service says a fourth tornado touched down in North Texas yesterday. The tornado is categorized as an E-F 0. Matt Stalley is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “Winds were estimated to be around 90 miles per hour with that brief touchdown.” He adds there was…MORE

Two New Zika Cases in North Texas

Two New Zika Cases in North Texas

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Tarrant County Health Department says there are two new cases of the Zika virus being reported. That brings the total number of cases in Tarrant County to three. The County’s Health Department Director, Vinny Taneja, says if a mosquito bites one of the new patients, it could carry the…MORE

Man Gets 9 Life Sentences

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man will serve the rest of his life behind bars. A jury in Tarrant County has sentenced Broderick Cofer, 45, to nine life sentences after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a relative. Cofer acted as his own attorney at trial.  The jury didn’t take long to determine he had…MORE

Man Dies in Mansfield Jail

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Tarrant County medical examiner is working to determine what killed an inmate from Mansfield. Jeremiah Gillispie, 22, was arrested Feb. 27 on charges of driving under the influence and possession of dangerous drugs. Jailers and a staff nurse found him unconscious and were unable to revive him. Video from the jail’s…MORE

Students Hospitalized After Drug Overdose

MANSFIELD (WBAP/KLIF News) – Three students in Mansfield overdosed on Xanax while at school on Tuesday, according to school officials. Teachers at Summit High School noticed the teenage girls were acting strangely in class and called an assistant principal. The students were taken to a nearby hospital.  The girls are expected to recover. Classmates said the…MORE

Police Launch Homicide Investigation

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas County medical examiner has identified remains found under a bridge near Dowdy Ferry Road and Interstate 20 as those of a missing Pleasant Grove woman. Marisol Espinsoa, 34, was last seen in late December.  Family members and friends reported her missing when she didn’t show up for work. A…MORE

They’re picking up the Pieces in Tolar

They’re picking up the Pieces in Tolar

TOLAR (WBAP/KLIF News) – Two residents of a mobile home park in Tolar are in the hospital after a strong storm hit the area Tuesday morning. The owner of the park, Jack Fisk, says when he realized how strong the storm was, he got into a closet in his home. The National Weather Service hasn’t…MORE

DART is Expanding Their Service

DART is Expanding Their Service

GLENN HEIGHTS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Glenn Heights residents will soon have a new option for using DART to get around their city. DART’s President Gary Thomas says the company’s on-call bus will soon be available in the afternoons instead of just mornings and evenings. “A lot of people are really looking forward to getting beyond…MORE

They’re Still Rebuilding

They’re Still Rebuilding

GLENN HEIGHTS (WBAP/KLIF News) – We’re coming up on tornado season and for victims of the December 26th tornadoes, that could mean more damage to communities that still haven’t recovered or rebuilt. “We need to be aware of our weather and just be cautious and be prepared.” Glenn Heights Fire Chief Eddie Burns says more than…MORE

North Texas Veterans Getting Help They Need

North Texas Veterans Getting Help They Need

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A new veteran’s facility is open in north Dallas to help members of the military readjust to civilian life after being deployed. The center is near Royal Lane and Greenville Avenue and isn’t just for younger veterans. Lou Hyatt served in the Navy during Vietnam and he has advice for other veterans.…MORE